Category: Social Work

  • Social Worker’ Role Play Exercise

    Adults belong to the category of the so-called group of the limited mobility and are the most socially vulnerable part of society. It happens primarily due to the disabilities of their physical or psychological condition caused by diseases resulting in disability, as well as to the existing complex of concomitant somatic pathology and reduced physical…

  • Main Values in the Work of a Social Worker

    The primary task of the social work profession is to promote human well-being and help meet the fundamental human needs of all people, with particular attention to the requirements and empowerment of people who are at risk, oppressed, and living in conditions of poverty [Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW, 2005)]. A notable and defining…

  • Assessment of Need and Practice of a Social Worker

    Table of Contents Reflective practice Need Assessment Identifying key needs of individuals by a social worker Priority needs of Tracey in the case study Conclusion Reference List Reflective practice Reflective practice is a continuous process by which an individual particularly a learner considers thoughtfully those things that they have gone through in their life applying…

  • Competing Values, Social Work

    Table of Contents Competing Values, Social Work Competing Core Values Dilemma First Option Analysis Second Option Analysis Conclusion References Competing Values, Social Work Competing values and the dilemma they often create are common in all professional fields. Social work is the one where decisions regarding ethics have the most significant impact. It is due to…

  • Dynamic vs Non-Moving Crisis Theory in Social Work

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The postulates of the formal theory never change from the perspective of their relation to the world. In this way, regardless of a situation under consideration, the theory for explaining it is always the same. So, it is complicated to apply basic theory to a dynamically changing…

  • TANF Policy Problems and the Importance of Social Workers

    I select the recently approved social policy TANF Extension Act of 2019. The reason for this policy’s implementation was the end of low-income families’ support in 2018, due to the budget negotiations. The TANF Extension Act of 2019 is a public bill, which is the “one that affects the public generally” (Sullivan, 2007, p. 6).…

  • Spirituality and Social Work Practice

    Table of Contents Including Spirituality and Religion in Eboni’s Initial Assessment Strategies to Ensure that Personal Values Don’t Impact Practice How to Address the Crisis that Eboni is Experiencing? References Including Spirituality and Religion in Eboni’s Initial Assessment The conceptualizations of spirituality and religion would be included in the patient’s (Eboni) first evaluation because they…

  • Crisis Intervention of an Effective Social Worker

    Table of Contents Existence of danger and opportunity End products of growth and change Quick fixes Importance of choice Universality and peculiarity Perception Complicated symptomology How to perform as an effective crisis worker References A crisis is an incident that causes an emotional distress that is very difficult to handle. Examples of crises include misunderstanding…

  • Diversity in Social Work: Spirituality Concept

    Spirituality is a core concept of Christianity and is enshrined in our core belief as Christians. The bible teaches us to be accepting of others no matter their beliefs. Today, social work is enshrined in the belief of Christianity, where we are taught to help people who are in need. However, religion and moral convictions…

  • Social Work Theory for a Molested Child

    Introduction Psychological analyses indicate that children who have undergone molestation are likely to experience anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, physical injury and may be susceptible to more abuse in the future. When a child has been molested by a family member then this is likely to lead to even more severe emotional and psychological…